We have five Activity Centres across the region, where you can hire watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new with our friendly and qualified instructors:
Extend your stay and camp at Roadford Campsite, Siblyback Campsite, Stithians Campsite, Tamar Campsite or Wimbleball Campsite.
Our lakes provide the perfect setting for a great day out in Cornwall, Devon and on Exmoor. Venture along our trails, encountering nature face to face. Refuel at our onsite cafés with delicious snacks, cakes and hot drinks. Enjoy a wide range of fun things to do – try an activity on or off the water for the very first time, shoot an arrow or swing through the trees, discover paddleboarding or explore our lakes by canoe. Extend your stay and enjoy a night under canvas, create a family holiday packed with new experiences creating lifelong memories.
Keep the whole family entertained with a range of activities on and off the water. Our expertly trained instructors offer superb sessions for you to experience a day out like no other. From canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing to archery and high ropes – there’s plenty of outdoor activities to experience the ultimate day out or holiday with the family in Cornwall, Devon and on Exmoor.
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UPDATE 8 August 2022: All on-water activities at Upper Tamar Lakes are temporarily suspended. This includes paddleboarding, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, pedaloes and rowing. Due to the unprecedented and prolonged period of hot and dry weather, water levels at the lake are now too low for these activities to take place safely. This is because the lake contains water supply equipment below the surface. We are really disappointed to have to do this, but we will restart activities as soon as we are able to do so. Thank you for your understanding. Our Activity Centres at Roadford, Stithians and Wimbleball Lake are all open for watersports hire and launch. In addition, launch members can also use Siblyback Lake under the buddy system.
UPDATE 8 August 2022: All on-water activities at Upper Tamar Lakes are temporarily suspended. This includes paddleboarding, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, pedaloes and rowing.
Due to the unprecedented and prolonged period of hot and dry weather, water levels at the lake are now too low for these activities to take place safely. This is because the lake contains water supply equipment below the surface.
We are really disappointed to have to do this, but we will restart activities as soon as we are able to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Activity Centres at Roadford, Stithians and Wimbleball Lake are all open for watersports hire and launch. In addition, launch members can also use Siblyback Lake under the buddy system.
Tamar Lakes, located close to the popular coastal resort of Bude, provides the perfect setting for your next family day out or camping adventure.
There’s a choice of electric and non-electric pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes in our AA graded, 2 star campsite.
There are spacious pitches, a children’s play area, onsite showers and toilets, washing up area, baby changing room, waste disposal and recycling facilities and a cafe.
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Whether you're joining us for the day or staying a little longer, there is a wide range of activities for all ages at the lake, including:
Surrounded by British countryside, and nestled on the Cornwall and Devon border, Tamar Lakes are popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, families, sailors, bird watchers and anglers, all searching for their own piece of tranquillity.
The three mile circular path around the upper lake is also suitable for bikes, pushchairs and wheelchairs. Don't forget the camera - the countryside is humming with wildlife; why not see what you can spot from one of the bird hides? It's your outdoors - come and explore!
Keep your kids busy on your next day out at Tamar! Our activity sheets are a fantastic free download. Get your children learning and having fun on their next adventure.
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Did you know that our five activity centres are managed by South West Lakes? We aim to provide social inclusion and accessibility for all. We want more people to engage with the outdoors and have fun, irrespective of ability, age and background. Find out more here.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the views with a tasty treat whilst your little adventurers let off some steam in the play area. Tamar Lake Cafe is a family friendly cafe serving fresh home cooked food and cakes, coffee and artisan teas. For opening times and more information click here.
Please check opening times before travelling to site. Here you will find the opening times and contact information for Tamar Lakes Activity Centre. Read more
Enjoy a family friendly camping holiday at Tamar Lakes on the Devon and Cornwall border. Experience sleeping under canvas or glamp in our wooden pod. Read more
Already have your own kit? You can launch your own kayak, canoe, dingy or stand up paddleboard at our lakes! And, if you are a regular visitor, you can even become a member and launch as often as you like at all five activity centres! Read more
Are you struggling for the perfect gift idea for friends or family? Look no further! Our activity gift vouchers are the perfect present for families and people who love exploring the great outdoors. Read more
Want to find out more? Here you will find a list of frequently asked questions. If you still can't find what you are looking for, please contact our team who will be happy to help. Read more